I have taken the last four days to enjoy time alone with my beautiful wife to celebrate God’s grace through 17 years of marriage .

Though, I wasn’t great company on the way there– I slept through much of it. And, the first night I didn’t exactly give my wife the impression that I was excited about the next 17 years- I fell asleep early. The truth is, I had been looking forward to this trip for quite a while, I was just exhausted.

Inately I knew that I needed this “busyness fast” to have the quality time with God I was longing for. I not only fasted from responsibility but also from technological devices (yep, I even journalized with a pen).

As my anxiety went down, it was like clouds left my mind. A deeper level of thinking became so easy; my mind experienced clarity. I felt as if I was more available for connection, not only with my wife, but even with God.

The following is a result of that time alone with God:

Most people I know, seem to be making their way in this world as if they have a leak in their emotional energy tank (me included).